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"Mutt Mitt" Doggie Bag Dispensers

The "Mutt Mitt" Doggie Bag Dispensers have been installed, one at each of the main entrances to the beach. Hopefully this will encourage all dog walkers to pick up after their pets.
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Deaths Notices | Births | Engagements & Weddings

2013

FRANCIS THEODORE ROONEY (Age 80) "Ted"

Francis Theodore “Ted” Rooney, 80, of Huntingtown, formerly a resident of Hyattsville, passed away April 3, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Chesapeake Beach. He was born August 22, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Frank A. and Agnes G. (Dant) Rooney. Ted was raised in the District and attended D.C. public schools. He married Shirley Anne Pfeifer on November 3, 1957 and they lived in Northeast Washington, then moved to Hyattsville in 1960 and have lived in Huntingtown since 1994. Ted was a self employed machinist in the printing and binding industry for thirty eight years. He owned and operated Machinist, Inc., in Southeast Washington, until his retirement in1994. He was a member of the Machinist Union and the American Legion. In his leisure time, Ted enjoyed fishing, boating and was an accomplished craftsman and woodworker.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Raymond Rooney and a sister Jeanette Anderson. He is survived by his wife Shirley Anne Rooney and daughters Katherine M. “Kathie” Howell of Columbia, MD and Robin Marie Scott of Chesapeake Beach. Also surviving are grandchildren Jennifer Faith Spadaro and John Michael Tierney, both of Chesapeake Beach, a sister Teresa Thompson of Gambrills, MD and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received Monday, April 8, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Memorial donations in Ted's name may be made to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
To leave condolences visit: www.rauschfuneralhomes.com

Nicole Burgess

Nicole V. Burgess, "Nicki", 37, a lifelong resident of Davidsonville died suddenly on March 22.
Born June 11, 1975 in Washington, D.C., she was employed as an Interior Architect. Nicki enjoyed antiques, fixing things and doing home improvements.
Nicole is survived by her mother, Diane V. Burgess of Huntingtown; her godmother, Wendy Howell of Crofton; and two cousins, Kevin Burgess of Riva and Kimberly Burgess of Tracy's Landing.

Friends are invited to Nicki's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens.
3/25/13

from Brett Reeves:

As most of you know Nicole "Nicki" Burgess (daughter of Diane Burgess or Ridge Rd.) died unexpectedly on Thursday March 21. Diane asked me to send the funeral arrangements out to the neighborhood.

Thursday viewing
The viewing for Nicki will be March 28 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM; and 7:00 - 9:00 PM

George P Kalas Funeral Home

2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-4488

Friday burial
There will be a funeral service at the Kalas Funeral Home Chapel on Friday at 11am.

Interment will be at Lakemont Memorial Gardens following the funeral service.
A wake will follow at the Hilltop House, 5114 Shore Dr. in Neeld Estates.
Diane is having the wake catered and asked that you not bring food.

Please log onto Kalas' website and sign the guestbook
http://www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Peace, Brett

2012

Douglas Marvin Smith

Of Huntingtown, MD. Born on November 18, 1953 to Marvin and Janet Smith of Kansas City, MO. Passed away on December 10, 2012 at the age of 59.
Doug is the loving husband of Eileen J. Doran-Smith; beloved brother of Sharon Predoehl and Linda Beth Schilling; and devoted son-in-law of Jean L. and John T. Doran of Solomons Island, MD. Doug was the webmaster for Drum Point Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary where he was a member. He was also a member of the Calvert Historical Society. In his spare time he enjoyed volunteering for Friends of Calvert Cliffs State Park. His hobbies included HAM radio, kayaking and anything involving electronics especially social media and communications. He was also very interested in his genealogy and the restoration of historic cemeteries.

Friends will be received on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 from 5-7pm at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:00am.
Interment following in St. John Vianney Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Doug’s Honor to Friends of Calvert Cliffs State Park.

Obituary link to Lee Funeral Home http://leefuneralhomes.com/?p=1064

Don Coffey passed away July 5th in Nokomis, Florida. He and his wife Betty and their three children, Bob, Carol & Cindy lived in Neeld Estate.

Francis John “Jack” Brazell, age 76, formerly of Huntingtown, MD passed away March 6, 2012 at the Annapolitan Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD. Jack was a long time resident of Neeld Estate and lived on Ridge Road. Friends may call on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, North Beach, MD, where a Mass and celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake. Full Obituary http://www.rauschfuneralhomes.com/service/1587/Francis-J.-%22Jack%22-Brazell

Beverley "Bev" Ann (McKinney) Matullo

September 21, 1940 - February 13, 2012
DeBary, FL, Beverley Ann Matullo "Bev" age 71, passed away on February 13, 2012 in the Halifax Health Hospice Care Center in Orange City.
Beverley was predeceased by her brother, Edward McKinney. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard; a brother, Melvin McKinney; several nieces and nephews.
For many years Bev and Dick spent their summers at Neeld’s cabin colony.

email received 2/19/2012

Dave Ritchie David B. Ritchie, 77, Businessman, of Huntingtown, MD, who built everything from boats to garages to houses during 56 years of self-employment, died February 3, 2012 at the Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. David was born in Washington, DC in 1934 to Dr. William Suit Ritchie and Mildred Ryon Ritchie; he grew up in Ritchie, MD, now part of present day District Heights, MD. In 1946 his family purchased a beach cottage in Calvert County where he and his sisters spent many memorable summers. During these early summers he developed an avid interest in boating, crabbing, and fishing which he enjoyed throughout his lifetime.

Before graduating from Eastern High School in Washington, DC in 1952, he met his future wife, Esther Ann, who was enrolled in the same Spanish class. They married in 1955, the same year David began building boats in Anne Arundel County, MD. The boat business thrived for over 20 years during which time a marina-campground was purchased in Calvert County. While operating the marina full time David turned his boat building skills to home building and constructed his first house in 1980. Decades of building houses and garages followed. David never retired from the construction business.

He is survived by his bride of 56 years, Esther Ann, daughter, Cheryl Ritchie, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, son, Mark Ritchie, daughter-in-law, Kristin Ritchie, of Chesapeake Beach, MD, granddaughter, Jordan Ritchie, and grandsons, Austin Ritchie and Luke Ritchie. He is also survived by sisters Barbara Crescenze, Nanette Stoffan, and Patricia Oliver and many nephews and nieces as well as a special beagle named Sport.

Following his wishes, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 on March 31, 2012 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, attendees will be encouraged to share memories about David’s life and legacy. Memorial announcements will be communicated via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-David-Grandpop-Ritchie/223785951048945

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Don Kleinhen, NECA President 2/6/12
We are all very saddened by the passing of David but we also celebrate his life and his accomplishments. David was an accomplished craftsman and a successful entrepreneur. David loved the water and building things. I will always remember one of the first boats David built it had multi-colored circles painted on the sides and he called it bubbles. He later owned Breezy Point, which included the marina, beach, boat rentals, snack bar, and bath house. Boat building was in his blood, he founded the Broadwater boat company in Mayo Maryland 1956 – 1978. Dave’s building enthusiasm later extended to his establishment of Homes America Corporation in Huntingtown.

We send out condolences to Dave’s wife Esther Ann, his children Cheryl and Mark and the rest of the Ritchie family.

2011

2010

Betty King, long time Neeld Estate resident & Mother of Sandy Geest, died December 25th, 2010, Christmas Day.

Funeral Service for Betty King:

Monday, January 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Asbury Methodist Village
Guild Memorial Chapel
211 Russell Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Gatehouse # 301-330-3000 for directions

Wednesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
Asbury Solomons-Island Auditorium
11100 Asbury Circle
Solomons, MD. 20688

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to The Asbury-Solomons Island Foundation, memo line to Betty's Clothes Closet, Asbury-Solomons Island Foundation Office, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.

Wanda Morrison, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 17, 2010. Wanda lived most of her life in Hyattsville, MD, but spent summers in Neeld Estates since she was 16 years old. She became a full time resident in 2003 in her family home built by her father, Paul Sellers, in 1948. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 22, 5 - 7 pm and Services will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11:00 am both will be at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722. The family invites friends back to the house afterwards at 2811 Beach Drive.

Norman (Pappy) Coffren, Carol Maloney's Dad
My dad lived with us for eight years here in Neeld Estates and loved every minute of it. Some of you know who he was walking the streets and working in Gary ’s garage. He had been suffering from Colon Cancer and succumbed to the disease.

Norman (Pappy) Coffren
Born May 4, 1929 in Washington DC . Lived in Clinton, MD. Before moving to Neeld Estates. He will be missed. Viewing is Sat. Nov. 13, 2010, 12:00 -2:00 pm, at Lee Funeral home in Chaneyville (off Rt. 4)
There will be a Wake following the viewing at Carol Maloney’s house on Shore Drive. Burial is at 10:00 Monday Nov. 15, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church in Clinton MD

Thank you,
Carol Maloney
Mtsinc@chesapeake.net

Jean Smith, longtime resident of Neeld Estate, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2010.
Services will be held for Jean Smith August 24, 2010 at 11:00am at Saint John Vianney in Prince Frederick.

Saint John Vianney
Roman Catholic Church
105 Vianney Lane
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Mr. Donald Genoa King, age 93 years, died on May 10, 2010 at Asbury Solomons - Island Health Care Center. He was born in Lewisdale, MD on April 10, 1917. He was nearly a lifelong resident of Gaithersburg, MD, living there for more than 80 years. He also summered in Neeld Estate, Huntingtown, MD. for more that 40 years.

Preceding him in death were his Mother, Emma Jane Lydard King, Father, Fillmore C. King, and three brothers, Clarke King, Malcolm King and Orin King.

He graduated form Gaithersburg High School in 1934 where he met his wife Elizabeth (Betty) in his Junior year. They were married in 1940. They celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on January 27, 2010. They lived in Gaithersburg until 2004, when they moved to Asbury Solomons-Island Health Care Center in Solomons, MD. Donald was employed by Bowman Brothers Milling Company, of Gaithersburg, MD. As the Sales Manager for 32 years, until the Company closed. He then worked for William Kendrick Co, a specialty advertising company as a Specialty Advertising Associate, moving after a short while to William A. Lynch Associates, a division of Geiger Brothers Specialty Advertising of Lewiston Maine. He worked with Wm. Lynch Associates until his retirement in 1996. He also was an auctioneer and raised Holstein cattle.

He was a member of the Gaithersburg Lions Club and 1^st President & charter member of Montgomery Central (Derwood) Lions Club. He had over 56 years of perfect attendance in Lions Club and was awarded the highest award achievable in Lionism, the Melvin Jones Award.

He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over 50 years, and served as Lay Leader for 30+ years and Sunday School Superintendent. He served on the Board of Trustees for more than 30 years. He also was an associate member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Huntingtown, MD. where he preached several times.

Mr. King appeared as Santa Claus for countless organizations and several generations of children throughout the State of Maryland, The District of Columbia & Virginia, including The Washington Redskins Children’s Christmas Party, The Maryland Legislature, The Maryland School for the Blind, The City of Gaithersburg, and many others. He played “Miss Donna” in a comedy skit for over 20 years raising hundreds of dollars for charity.

He was a lifetime member of the Montgomery County Fair Board, where he chaired the Lion’s Club Ice Cream Bar for many years. He was a member of the Neeld Estate Citizen’s Association and raised thousands of dollars, over the years, in the Association Annual Auction.

In 1996, he moved to Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg and in 2004 transferred to Asbury - Solomons Island at Solomons, MD.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth ( Betty ) Freas King, and two children, Sandra King Geest (Jay) of Huntingtown, MD and Donald Wayne King (Ginger) of Germantown, MD.; three grandchildren, Steven Geest, Patrick King, and Katherine King Mangus, two step-grandchildren, Amy Savage and Jenny Savage, and two great grandchildren, Kyle King and Austin Mangus.

Services will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Asbury Methodist Village in the Guild Chapel . Inurnment to follow at Darnestown Presbyterian Church, 15120 Turkey Foot Road, Darnestown, MD. 20878, (301) 948-9127. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639, (410) 535-3177. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, #400, Fairfax, Va., 22030, or Montgomery Central (Derwood) Lions Club, P. O. Box 5602, Derwood, MD. 20855

Clay Thompson
As you are probably aware, Clay Thompson, my father, passed away on Tuesday, May 11th, at the age of 94 1/2. He was at home, in no pain and was very comfortable. My mother, Polly Thompson, is doing well, is in the same great shape and health as always, and is eagerly looking forward to coming back down to stay at the Bay in a few weeks when the renovations to their home are completed.
In the meantime, she can be reached at (703) 820-7766 and her mailing address is:
Polly Thompson
10518 Rosehaven Street, Apt. 214
Oakton, VA 22031

I would appreciate it if you would put this information on the Neeld Estate website and also to let all concerned know.
Thank you,
Gayden and Debbie Thompson

5/24/10 email received from Gayden Thompson:

For those of you who did not see Dad’s Obituary in the Washington Post, it is below:

Clay Edward Thompson, Jr., a resident of Falls Church, Virginia and Huntingtown, Maryland for over fifty years, died on May 11^th, 2010 at the age of 94 from complications related to an internal infection. A native of Texas, Mr. Thompson had an impressive career that included being a teacher, an actor, radio station owner, Air Force pilot and senior official in the Department of Defense. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Polly Thompson, and two sons, Gayden Thompson, of Oakton, Virginia who was a career Army Officer and also Deputy Under Secretary of the Army, and Clay Allan Thompson, of Fairfax, Virginia. Mr. Thompson’s only grandchild, Ryan Thompson, of Washington, DC, served as an officer in the Marine Corps in Iraq.

Born in McLean, Texas in 1915, Mr. Thompson was the eldest son of Clay Thompson and Nora Beall Thompson. He had two brothers, Noel and Aubrey who are deceased. Mr. Thompson’s father was a banker who moved his family from McLean to Amarillo before settling in Lubbock, Texas, where he was a senior corporate executive of the “Piggly Wiggly” grocery store chain.

After graduating from Texas Technological College in 1936, Mr. Thompson, who was a speech and drama major, went to work initially as a radio announcer and then as a high school teacher in Graham, Texas, but as a result of his acting talent was soon offered a scholarship to study with Max Reinhardt in Hollywood, California. This led to a movie studio contract and stage career.

The looming war clouds, though, led Mr. Thompson to volunteer prior to Pearl Harbor for training as an Air Corps pilot in a distinguished class that included a fellow actor, Jimmy Stewart. Mr. Thompson flew B-17 and B-24 bombers during World War II, and also served as an instructor pilot. At the end of World War II, Mr. Thompson served in the initial occupation force in Japan and was the first commander of Irumagawa Air Field, north of Tokyo, which later became Johnson Air Base.

After returning from Japan, Mr. Thompson entered the Air Force Reserve and started and operated several radio stations in Texas. Among the on-air announcers he found and mentored was “High Pockets” Duncan, who later became famous as the man who discovered Buddy Holly, the 1950s rock-and-roll star.

He was recalled to active duty at the beginning of the Korean War, was integrated into the Regular Air Force and assigned to Carswell Air Force Base in Texas, where he commanded a unit of B-36s in the Strategic Air Command. It was during this assignment that he had the distinction of being one the few Air Force officers to have piloted an aircraft that dropped hydrogen bombs in testing at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific.

Electing to continue to serve on active duty, Colonel Thompson had assignments in Paris, France and Washington, DC before retiring in 1972. He then embarked on a career as a civilian official in the Department of Defense, where he was the Chief of the Security Review Office in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, and was instrumental in authoring the implementing guidelines for the Department’s fulfillment of the Freedom of Information Act.

Retiring for good in 1985, he settled into a life that took him and his wife Polly, who had a distinguished 20-year career of her own as a member of the Executive Office of the President at the White House, regularly between their homes in Falls Church and Plum Point on the Chesapeake Bay.

Burial, with full military honors, at Arlington National Cemetery, is scheduled for Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, it is asked that a contribution be made to Pathway Homes of Fairfax, Virginia.

Mr. Thompson’s remains are being handled by Money and King Funeral Home of Vienna, Virginia

J. BARRY OAKES (Age 82) On Saturday May 1, 2010, J. Barry Oakes of Sykesville, MD. Beloved husband of Lois Brown Oakes, brother of Judith Fraleigh of Ann Arbor, MI, devoted father of Gail Oakes of Huntingtown, MD, David Oakes of Milford, PA, Karen Emmerich of New Market, MD, Jeff Oakes of Lyndonville, NY, and Brian Oakes of Landensberg, PA. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A celebration of Barry''s life will be held on May 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the chapel at Fairhaven, 7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Barry Oakes Fund c/o the IEEE Foundation, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

JOSEPH WALTER ROLAND "Buddy" On Sunday, January 3, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice S. Roland; father of Joseph J. Roland, II; grandfather of Nicole, Stephanie and Joey Roland; brother of Betty Jane Roland.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held Friday, January 8 at 11 a.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. www.CollinsFuneralHome.com

2009

Joseph Lenk passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009. Death was due to very aggressive cancer. There will be a small family service and at a later date, his ashes will be
taken to the Outer Banks .

John Smith passed away July 3, 2009
Burial - Arlington National Cemetery, September 30, 2009

Beryl Mason
Mrs. Mason has a home on Ridge Road and was 95.

Mildred Anna Burgess
(August 25, 1922 - May 4, 2009)

Mildred Anna Burgess of Huntingtown, Maryland died Monday, May 4, 2009 at her residence due to natural causes. She was born August 25, 1922 in Littleneck, New York to the late Edward and Virginia Biggar. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Huntingtown, Maryland and Neeld Estates Citizens Association. She enjoyed quilting, reading, travelling, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her Friday afternoon junkets to the movies.
She is survived by 2 sons, Dennis Burgess of Davidsonville, Ted Burgess, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida and one daughter, Diane Burgess of West River, one brother Edward Biggar of Fairfax, Virginia, five grandchildren, Kevin, Nicole and Michael Burgess, Sr., Kimberly St. Amant and Tammy Austin, seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Megan, Amanda, Morgan and Michael Burgess, Jr., Jacob St. Amant and Kelsea Austin and three daughters-in-law, Wendy Howell, Mary Burgess and Juanita Burgess.
Friends are invited to Mildred’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 7 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. where services will be held on Friday, May 8 at 11:00AM. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD. 20678.

Mary Ann Wivel passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Georgia. Mother of Kathy Mather, Mary Ellen Wivel, and Bill Wivel

2008

Dorothy Lee Reed age 79. Passed away on December 26, 2008 at her residence in Huntingtown , MD. Dorothy was born on October 31, 1929 in Pulaski , Virginia to the late Rilda Turner Warf and James Warf. Mrs. Reed worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. She retired in 1978. In 1962 she moved from her home in Alexandria , Virginia and relocated to Huntingtown , MD. Dorothy Lee Reed was the beloved wife of the late Oliver Reed. who passed away on December 5, 2001 . Dorothy is the loving mother of James Tench, of Baltimore , MD.

GARBER FRED HOUSTON GARBER November 15, 2008.
Son of the late Clarence A. and Beulah M. Garber. Brother of Robert E. Garber (wife, Christine) and the late Linda M. Ghilardi. Uncle of Gina Ghilardi, Andy Garber and the late John Garber.
from the washingtonpost.com

Eugene Matullo, Sr. October 22, 2008
Friends, Family, and Loved Ones: It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Eugene Matullo, Sr. As many of you may know, my grandfather has courageously battled with cancer, diabetes, and other related illnesses over the years. On October 22, he succumbed to the pressures of these illnesses and departed this world for a more peaceful and restful place. As we all grieve the passing of this charismatic and accomplished man, let us remember the wonderful memories each of us shared with Gene.

Steve Nelson's father passed away in Florida.

10/6/08

RHEBA ANN DEGGES (Age 56) Of Warrenton, VA, at home on Monday, September 22, 2008. Mrs. Degges was a manager at Sears where she had worked for 34 years. She enjoyed gardening, riding country roads and going boating. She is survived by her husband, James R. Degges and a daughter, Brandy Brady-Andersen New Baltimore, VA; Additional survivors include her mother, Nellie Webb of Cairo, WV; and four siblings, Randy Webb, Bowling Green, KY, Regina McCombs, Brownsville, KY, Reina Perkins, Cadiz, KY and Roy Webb, Brownsville, KY; sister-in-law, Anita Jones, Davisville, WV, and nephew, Rodney Webb of Parkersburg, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Lewis Webb and a brother, Roger Webb. Graveside service at the family cemetery at the Neeld Property in Calvert County, MD.

Walter R. Cubbage, Sr. (90) of Neeld Estate, Huntingtown ,MD. passed away at home on June 16, 2008 with his family by his side.

Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Josephine E. Cubbage. Loving father of Walter (Bud) Jr. (Cherry), Dorothy Oliver (Brent). Grandfather of Michael Oliver (Debbie), Steven Oliver (Suzanne), Amy Cronin (Tim), Anna Mitchell (Todd), Sarah and Andrew Cubbage. Great-Grandfather of Kaleigh and Connor Cronin, Dylan Oliver, Glen (Karen), Shannon and Tracy Hudson. Great-Great Grandfather of Mathew and Morgan Hudson.

Walt was born to Henry and Ethel Cubbage on December 24, 1917, on a farm in Stanley , VA. , he was one of 11 children and is survived by one sister, Cora Stallard of Stanley, VA;

Walt was a United States Army WWII Veteran and served our country honorably from 1941 -1945. He saw a lot of action during the war. When the campaign of New Georgia in the Pacific was under way, his unit was cut off by the enemy for 5 days, without food or water. They had over 132 casualties and many wounded. His job during the war was bulldozer operator and he took his dozer and cut a road thru the jungle so help could arrive. He did this under very heavy gunfire. When he was finished his bulldozer was riddled with bullets, but he was unharmed. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the military’s third highest medal for his actions that day, and later received a Commendation for Outstanding Service, the American Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon, honors he was very proud of, but being the humble man that he was, he never spoke of it. Through the years he remained friends with his Army buddies and they would meet for lunch the first Tuesday of the month at Tucker’s Restaurant in Upper Marlboro.

He retired from the Washington Star Newspaper Co. and later worked for the Calvert Independent in Prince Frederick. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Huntingtown, MD, the 117th Combat Engineers, and Mt. Herman Lodge. He was an avid golfer, woodworker, community volunteer and all around good guy.

In 1981 he won the Neeld Estate Horseshoe Tournament and in 1983 he won the Neeld Estate Golf Tournament. Last year he won "Most Patriotic" in the Neeld Estate 4th of July Parade. In 2006 he was declared "Oldest Permanent Resident by Age at the N.E. 75th Anniversary Celebration.

Walt loved his family, his church, his friends, his Army buddies, his neighbors, his country and living in Neeld Estate. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He was truly a blessed man, but really, we were the ones who were blessed by knowing him and having him in our lives.

Memorial Contributions
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 484 Huntingtown, MD 20639 and / or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

View/Sign Washington Post Guest Book

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 20, 2008
at 10 a.m. in Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Huntingtown, MD. Interment will follow in the Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD at 2 p.m. For more information go to: www.rauschfuneralhomes.com .

washington post 4/25/08

GLEN L. SPAID On Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Glen L. Spaid of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Alma L. Spaid; loving father of Keith Spaid, Teresa Archer (Tom), Brenda Fowler (Bootie), Mitch Spaid (Barbara) and Todd Spaid (Laura); grandfather of Stephanie, Kristine, Melissa, Amanda, Jessica, Valerie, Joey, Melanie, Charlie, Natalie, and the late Richard and Brad. Brother of Ruth Cheshire, Nancy deJongh, Una Mae Yeakle, Betty Parkinson, Garland and Junior Spaid and the late Alfretta Warren. Great-grandfather of Logan, and Brekelle.

Lucile Burgess Rowe
On Friday, March 28, 2008, Lucile Burgess Rowe, beloved wife of William E. Hartung, and daughter of Warren and Maurine Burgess, died after a long decline in health caused by Parkinsons disease. She is survived by her husband, William E. Hartung; a brother, Chester Burgess of Huntingtown, Maryland; four children: Bruce of Montpelier, Vermont; Douglas of Baltimore, Maryland; Jeanne Burks of Medway, Ohio; and Scott of McHenry, Maryland; and eight grandchildren. A sister, Ruth Jehle of Citra Florida, predeceased her. Lucile was born in Washington, DC, attended Langton Elementary School, Taft Junior High School and McKinley Technology High School. After attending Art and Design School in Boston, she worked as an interior designer for several businesses in the Washington DC area. In 1951 Lucile married Marvin Rowe and they lived in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland. Marvin was a physicist who worked for the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Silver Spring. Marvin died in January 1967. Lucile married William E. Hartung in December 1973. Since she was already an established interior designer, she chose to keep her last name and remained Lucile B. Rowe. In 1975 she started her own interior design business and retired from it after 25 years of successful design work for individuals and businesses throughout the Washington DC area. On April 19, 2008 at 1 PM, there will be a memorial service for her at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, 10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a contribution to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Checks should be made out to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-3772.

Published in The Washington Post on 4/6/2008.

NOTE: Lucille and Chester Burgess were among the first residents of Neeld Estate. Their parents bought a lot for $200. and built their cottage in late 1930. Chester said they didn't get electricity until 1934.

Brad Fowler, grandson of Glen and Alma Spaid, passed away January 16, 2008 due to injuries he suffered in a car accident. Brad was 21 lived and in Lusby.

Jean E. Gean (Kirby Gean's mother) January 3, 2008.

2007 Deaths

Mark (Snuff) Snyder, December 7, 2007
Charles Elmer Murray, Jr, July 10, 2007
Douglas Richard Thaden, June 13, 2007,
Anne Carpenter Jones, June 2007
Joyce Klomparens Earman, June 2, 2007
Mimi Servant, May 21, 2007
Robert O. Conley, Sr, April 1, 2007
Ann S. Martindill, March 7, 2007

2006 Deaths

Clifford E. Davis Jr. December 10, 2006
Minetta Newton October 4, 2006

2005 Death Notices

John H. Fales    October 27, 2005
Petie Snyder     August 13, 2005
William Darbie Martindill   July 30, 2005
Mary Louise Ellis Wilson May 22, 2005
Dorothea Elizabeth Osbourn (Age 87)April 26, 2005
Raymond Allen Osborn, M.D. "Ray" April 21, 2005

2004 Death Notices

John "Mike" McGovern May 21, 2004
Bill Newton April 5, 2004
Richard Glen Spaid February 16, 2004Harriett Norris Feb 3, 2004

Roosevelt Mackall April 8, 2004
He was known by all of us in Neeld Estate as just simply "Roosevelt", not many even knew his last name or where he lived. He was a fixture in our community for many years and I'm sure we all have a "Roosevelt" story to tell. I know I do! To me he was someone I thought would be here forever, someone who always stopped his truck to say 'hi', and to see what was up. "Roosevelt... We'll miss you."

2003

Libby Neeld
Mary Kathryn "Kay" (True) Strand
Robert Nesheim
Mildred T. Hoffheins
Colin Herrle Jr. , May 14, 2003
Ralph Morrison
Bob Sladek, February 11, 2003
Tony Falcomeni's mother
Joseph "Buck" Bauer - January 1, 2003

2002

Rev. John O. Hoffman, December 11, 2002
Lil McKinney
Linda Garber Ghilardi
Josephine Cubbage - March 12, 2002

2001

Oliver Reed
Wilmer Perry Sparrow
Sarah Naomi Morrison
Walt "Doc" Lawson
Bob Neeld
Peggy Hamill
Ben Wivel
Beverly Antonelli

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Birth Notices

Congratulations to Donny and Debbie Clime
(and proud big sisters Delaney and Darrah)
on the newest addition to their family:

Drake Joseph Clime
Born Thursday, June 12, 2008, 2:21pm
Weighing in at 7 pounds 14 ounces, 21 inches long

Engagements and Weddings

Engagement Announcement

Gail Oakes would like to announce the engagement of her daughter Larissa Carta to Doug Farmer. Larissa is the granddaughter of Neeld Estate residents Lois and Barry Oakes and former Neeld Estate residents Abby and Francis Brown. A July 2010 wedding is planned.
Gail Oakes 1/25/09

Page Updated: 05/06/2013


Neeld Estate Old Photos
CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Info
Neeld Estate Beach - 1930's
What did you do today to help save the Chesapeake Bay?


Old Photos Wanted Help preserve the history of Neeld Estate and Plum Point OLD COTTAGE PHOTOS WANTED Share your old Neeld Estate Photos with the community email photos to: neeldestate@yahoo.com
PLEASE SLOW DOWN	Please drive gently and cautiously through the community and always anticipate that the 'little people' are fixed on having fun and are not looking out for the 'big people in cars'.
DID YOU KNOW?? Nearly 95% of the land in Maryland drains to the Chesapeake Bay
What We Do Matters! Our landscapes are connected to the Chesapeake Bay. Prevent pollution and runoff with a healthy yard. You can help the Bay and improve water quality by using Bay-Friendly Techniques with your own home landscape. These techniques reduce the biggest pollutants in the Bay, sediment and nutrients, (nitrogen and phosphorous), by restoring natural filters. Bay Friendly Landscaping DO SOMETHING TODAY TO SAVE THE BAY!

If you MUST FERTILIZE your lawn... Do so in the FALL or Not at all Fertilizer runoff is very harmful to the Bay
Attention Dog Walkers: "If your dog leaves it. . . Please Retrieve it" SCOOP the POOP - It's A Law Help keep our pets from polluting the Bay Pet Waste is one of major contributors to Bay pollution
Calvert County has a Leash Law for pets. This law applies to EVERYONE- residents & guests in Neeld Estate. There have been many complaints from property owners about the dogs running loose in the neighborhood and on the beach. PLEASE obey the rules ! 410-535-2800 - Call to report loose dogs Calvert County Animal Control Ordinances Section VII - Defecation, Removal of Excrement A. NO person owning, keeping or having custody of a dog or cat shall allow or permit excrement of such animal to remain on public property, private property without the consent of the owner or occupant hereof or allow the excrement to cause foul odor on the owner's property. B. Any person owning, keeping or having custody of an animal shall immediately remove the excrement deposited by the animal if deposited on property other than the owners.

The Neeld Estate Beach is PRIVATELY OWNED by the Neeld family and can ONLY be used by Residents of Neeld Estate and their Guests Anyone else is TRESPASSING on Private Property "Violators will be prosecuted by authority of Plum Point Corp." (Posted on the signs leading to the beach) *WARNING:* NO PARKING in front of the Chains at the Beach Entrances Chips Towing - 410-257-6121 or 301-855-8343 Keys to unlock the chains are available from: The Gean's & The Surgent's *Please take the time to read the signs posted at the entrances to the beach... and please be a good neighbor and* follow the rules as they are posted. This sign was posted by Plum Point Development Corp., (the Neeld family owns the beach) **Note: A Beach Committee has been formed to address the issues of trespassers parking on private property and using the beach. New signs are being made and will be placed in the community. Kirby Gean, Sign Committee

" It's volunteers that make an extra effort every day to strengthen our relationships
in the community and help make Neeld Estate a wonderful place to live"

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The Neeld Estate Beach is PRIVATELY OWNED by the Neeld family
and can ONLY be used by Residents of Neeld Estate and their Guests
Anyone else is TRESPASSING on Private Property
"Violators will be prosecuted by authority of Plum Point Corp."
(Posted on the signs leading to the beach)

Last Update: 05/16/2013

Saint John Vianney Roman Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Saint John Vianney
Roman Catholic Church
105 Vianney Lane
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678